Vanguard School
Tel:
(847)718-7870
- Vanguard School serves 87 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Vanguard School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Vanguard School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vanguard School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vanguard School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 29% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-59% | 87% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Township HSD 214 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vanguard School is The Academy At Forest View (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Holmes Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holmes Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Heights The Academy At Forest View Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 124 students
0.0 miles
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847)718-7771 0.0 9-12 124 - Arlington Heights Newcomer Center Magnet School
Grades: 9-11 | 39 students
0.0 miles
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847)718-7937 0.0 9-11 39 - Mount Prospect Holmes Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 805 students
0.5 miles
1900 W Lonnquist Blv
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847)593-4390 0.5 6-8 805 - Mount Prospect John Jay Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 339 students
0.6 miles
1835 W Pheasant Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847)593-4385 0.6 K-5 339 - Mount Prospect Forest View Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 433 students
0.7 miles
1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847)593-4359 0.7 K-5 433
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